Tilt limiter for awnings

Abstract

An arrangement of an adjustable tilt limiter with or without recoil lock within a mounting tube (2) for awnings, preferably for ones with tilt adjustment, has the tilt limiter mechanism (6) integrated within the mounting tube (2). A mounting cradle (4) is provided for supporting the tilt limiter which cradle is open on one side and is closed to the rear by a mounting plate (3). Bearing blocks act as pivot supports for an adjusting mechanism (6) for the tilt limiter (11). The mounting tube (2) has sections which join respective sides of the mounting cradle via short connection pieces (7) on the cradle which are telescopically connected to the respective mounting tube sections.

I claim: 
     
       1. Arrangement of an adjustable tilt limiter mechanism having a tilt adjustment mechanism with or without recoil lock in combination with a mounting tube (2) for awnings, the improvement comprising a mounting cradle mounted between aligned sections of said mounting tube (2), said mounting cradle being open at least on one side thereof and containing lateral bearing blocks for the tilt adjustment mechanism (6), said tilt adjustment mechanism being provided at both sides with a section of enlarged diameter, pivotally fitting onto the bearing blocks, said enlarged diameter sections being provided with a bore and each receiving a drive shaft (5) for driving the tilt adjustment mechanism (6). 
     
     
       2. Arrangement in accordance with claim 1, wherein the mounting cradle (4) has short connection pieces 7 connected telescopically to said sections of the mounting tube, respectively. 
     
     
       3. Arrangement in accordance with claim 2, wherein a holder (8) for the mounting cradle is permanently connected to the rear of the mounting plate and said bearing blocks as well as the connection pieces are comprised of one piece. 
     
     
       4. Arrangement in accordance with claim 3, wherein said mounting cradle, said mounting plate, said bearing blocks, said connection pieces for connection to said mounting tube sections and said holder consist of one piece.